Mindfulness is the buzzword of a generation encouraging better mental health. And to be honest, taking time out for recollection is not in and of itself a bad thing. The origins of the practice of mindfulness are somewhat dubious and there are other Catholic bloggers around who have denounced the influences of other religions […]
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It will come as no surprise to those who see my Pinterest feed, that I’ve become enamoured with Bible Journaling. As a decidedly creative soul I was very much attracted to this more artistic method of Lectio Divina. I recently purchased my own journaling Bible, which arrived as a belated Christmas present. I did
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The Annunciation is a beautiful solemnity in the Church’s calendar. It is a moment in history when Mary said yes to God in the most profound way; she became the Mother of God. The following is a craft activity you can make with the kids to celebrate the Annunciation at home. What you need:
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He’s the foster father of Jesus and a fabulous patron saint for fathers and family life. We often hang images of Jesus and Mary around our house, and perhaps the Holy Family, but St Joseph is not always at the forefront of our minds. The following is a tutorial for a DIY shrine that
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St Patrick’s Day is a solemnity during Lent that is well known for its colourful Irish influences. St Patrick himself is associated with many legends including evicting snakes from Ireland. But one important legacy is his simple imagery in explaining the Trinity; the humble shamrock. The following is an easy craft you can
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Well, it’s happened at long last. After over 10 years of marriage and being open to life we have just purchased our first…minivan. We suspected that this day would come, although a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) late last year had led us to believe that baby number six may not be a
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There’s been one DVD watched on repeat these school holidays, when the mercury too often climbed above 40 degrees, and one I remember fondly from my childhood; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Of course, on the surface it’s a frivolous musical, full of fun, folly and adventure. But as I watch it now, through the
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It’s a rare occurrence that has many talking – this year Ash Wednesday falls on February 14, the day synonymous with roses, chocolates and romance. And certainly, at first glance Saint Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday are not compatible. I mean, romantic love and a day given over to fasting and abstinence? I guess
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Poppy Hookway is the poster girl for ‘different is beautiful’ and now her story has been captured in a unique children’s book now available for pre-order. ‘The Littlest Angel’ is a whimsical story that illustrates limb difference in a way that is both beautiful and profound – a link to Heaven. And the
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One of the biggest myths present in our contemporary society is that being a mother is normal, natural and, subsequently, easy. That because of its very commonness, and therefore ordinariness, all women might successfully undertake this role without any relevant experience or education. That this myth fails to recognise the all too common
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